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Senate roll call 115 · 100th Congress · May 19, 1987

To confirm william h. Webster, of missouri, to be the director of the central intelligence agency.

On May 19, 1987, the Senate voted 94–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
94
No
1
Did not vote
6
Date
May 19, 1987

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm william h. Webster, of missouri…: Senate Vote, May 19, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-115/to-confirm-william-h-webster-of-missouri-to-be (accessed 2026-10-17).